Biden is dropping out of US presidential race

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he would withdraw from the presidential race.

“While it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden said in a statement.

Biden, in a post on X, said he will remain in his role as president until his term ends in January 2025.

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024

He added that he would address the nation later in the week in more detail about his decision.

As a follow up, Biden posted a letter of intent on X.

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— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024

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